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Screening and assessment are crucial in identifying individuals with alcohol or drug involvement, distinguishing them from abstainers and occasional users without significant problems. While screening focuses on this differentiation, assessment involves a comprehensive evaluation to determine the nature and complex...
Conducting group therapy in a virtual setting has many benefits, but it also presents unique challenges. With creativity, patience, practice, and flexibility, therapists in a telepractice setting can create a warm, therapeutic space for children and adolescents. In this article we’ll review the benefits and challenges...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in behavioral health. AI is being used to conduct risk assessments, assist people in crisis, strengthen prevention efforts, identify systemic biases in the delivery of behavioral health services, and predict practitioner burnout and service outcomes, amon...
For many counselors who are engaged in clinical practice, there can be moments when a new concept, practice, or therapeutic intervention is introduced that requires comprehension in order to be successfully applied to clients. Regardless of how the information is obtained, the desired outcome is to achieve positive the...
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Stress. We all experience it. We have all lent a listening ear to others experiencing it. We live in an age where everyone seems stressed much of the time. And yet, what is stress, really? How do you manage your own stress? How do you help your stressed clients? With April being Stress Awareness Month, I thought...
What is a Substance Use Disorder?In the United States there is a growing prevalence of substance use disorder (SUD) diagnoses among the general population. However, it is has been identified that there are certain populations that might be predisposed to this condition. According to the Center for Disease Control and P...
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NYSED has added a new CE requirement applicable to all psychologists, social workers and mental health practitioners in New York. This is only applicable to practitioners in the state of New York, but even for the rest of us, it is worth paying attention to what's happening in the field nationally.A licensed psycho...
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There is no better time to improve your Cultural Intelligence (CQ), than now. As society evolves and inclusion becomes more essential in all areas, this is an element one must have. What is Cultural Intelligence (CQ) ? Cultural Intelligence is effectively navigating and thriving in multiple cultural settings....
AddictionCounselorCE is once again a proud sponsor of the Engagement in the Black Community: A Virtual NAADAC Summit! This free virtual summit will feature prominent industry professionals discussing critical issues in the Black community relevant to treatment and recovery. Topics include: ...
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What are Opioids?In the United States the rise and increase incidence of the opioid crisis has brought this issue to the mainstream media and various communities across the nation. Opioids are considered to be a class of drugs or agents that include heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers such as...
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We are in the midst of that special time of year when we may overindulge in various tasty holiday treats and, when we feel our clothes tighten, we will resolve that we’re going to lose that extra 5 (or 50, or 100) pounds. Or perhaps we have become overwhelmed with chronically messy desks or overflowing closets, and we...
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Recently, researchers, clinicians, mental health advocates and others from more than 90 countries gathered virtually at the 25th National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Conference on Mental Health Services Research (MHSR). The topics covered included enhancing mental health equity, addressing young adults wit...
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